CAUSE AND PREVENTION OF STRESS RELIEF CRACKING IN QUENCHED AND TEMPERED STEEL WELDMENTS

The paper reviews the causes and characteristics of stress-relief cracking, i.e., intergranular cracking in the heat-affected zone that occurs during the exposure of welded assemblies to the elevated temperatures produced by postweld heat treatments or high-temperature service. The findings presented are based largely on work at the Homer Research Laboratories with quenched and tempered steels. Means for preventing cracking during fabrication and service are discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Meitzner, G F
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 336-342
• Serial:
  • ASME Journal of Engineering for Industry
  • Volume: 94B
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Heat affected zone (Metals); Stress cracking; Stress relieving; Stresses; Structural analysis; Weld tests; Welds
• Old TRIS Terms: Stress relief cracking; Weld stresses
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00032660
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 21 1972 12:00AM